Vibroacoustic therapy system for use in vehicle and method of use

Abstract

A vibroacoustic therapy seat for use in a vehicle is disclosed. The seat includes an array of small, low-frequency tactile vibroacoustic actuators/transducers are integrated into the seat beneath the trim cover within the foam and seat frame to deliver the appropriate vibrations to the occupant. Multiple actuators create a symmetrical, bi-lateral layout to target the interfacing regions of the body with the seat surface. A headrest with speakers provides supplementing binaural audio to the user synchronized with the vibrations. Each actuator/transducer operates on its own channel allowing for independent control of the parameters of the given actuators/transducer through digital controls. The multi-channel control methodology has several program types with unique patterns, sequencing, and locally targeted controls designed for achieving different responses such as relaxation, energization, sleep induction, or recovery. These programs preset options offered in-vehicle and/or purchased via an “app store” environment based on user preferences.

Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.